We are seeking an experienced Visiting Music Teacher - Guitar to provide high quality tuition to ensure that the School meets its objectives and to work closely with other members of staff.The post-holder is expected to uphold and actively promote the ethos of St Leonards School.The Visiting Music Tutor – Guitar is responsible to the Director of Music for the conduct of his/her duties. In short, these duties comprise tasks required to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the St Leonards School Music Department through the provision of instrumental tuition and general support to the musical activities of the school. In carrying out their duties, the Visiting Music Teacher is expected to:Promote and safeguard the welfare of children with whom they come into contact.Promote and support a positive and inclusive musical education. Prepare pupils for ABRSM examinations, when appropriate.Advise pupils and parents on the purchasing of instrumentsOrder sheet music and accessories for pupils via the music ordering system in place within the department. Complete a register to record pupil attendance. Complete and monitor pupils’ practice notes, as well as writing pupil reports at the end of the autumn and summer termsPlay a full part in the musical life of the department by Directing ensembles, where necessaryPartake in the Music Department concerts, preparing pupils for the appropriate concerts and preparing ensembles for the large concerts and occasions.Keep up to date with the new examination syllabuses and resources as well as professional developments Liaise with the Music School Secretary and the Director of Music on timetable matters alerting them to issues, making reasonable efforts to collect pupils if they are present in school but fail to appear for a timetabled lesson. Liaise with the Director of Music, other music teaching staff and the teaching staff, supporting and implementing departmental policies.St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a Criminal Record Check, PVG (Disclosure Scotland) membership and two satisfactory references, one of which must be the current employer.Closing time and date for applications is 12 Noon on Monday 17 June 2024.Any questions may be directed to Fiona Love, Director of Music at f.love@stleonards-fife.org in the first instance. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.About St LeonardsSt Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
